Skyline Route Training Hike #1.1
We have tentatively scheduled a hike on the Skyline route from downtown Palm Springs to the Mount San Jacinto Aerial Tram Station on 10/29/25 (see the GOPS announcement for this event details). A condition for participating in the 10/29 hike to the Tram Station is the completion of 3 training hikes (one of each distance).
Training Hike 1: PS Art Museum to Rescue Station #1 mile point 2.5, 5mi (RT)
Training Hike 2: PS Art Museum to mile point 3.5, 7mi (RT)
Training Hike 3: PS North Lykken Trail Head on Ramon Rd to mile point 5, 10mi (RT)
Each of these hikes will be offered twice in the same week. As noted, these hikes are preparation hikes for the 10/29 event, HOWEVER, they are open to any GO member who has the capability to complete them. You do not need to be approved for the full Skyline route hike in order to complete any or all of them. But, do be aware that the route covered in them includes some of the most strenuous hiking of the full route in terms of elevation gain, sun exposure, vague trails, and possibly high temperatures or strong winds.
Hike 1.1 follows the Art Museum from the PS Art Museum trailhead located in the back NW corner of the smaller parking lot across the street from the parking garage, steeply (very steeply) ascending to the junction with the formal Skyline route and on (also steeply) up to Rescue Station 1.
- Trail Length: 5mi
- Elevation Gain/Loss: +2,500ft
- Difficulty Rating: strenuous
- Trail Type: out and back
- Terrain: narrow gravel and rock path, frequent boulders, diffuse trail
- Meeting time: 7:30am
- Meeting point: Palm Springs Art Museum (MAP)
Bring: Ten Essentials, water (3 liters recommended), snacks, sun protection, layered clothing (particularly if it is windy), hiking poles may be helpful. Carry emergency contact information. Sturdy hiking footwear with good tread and adequate drinking water are required, water amounts will be checked for all participants prior to the hike start.
Hiking Requirements: you will need to be in good physical condition for this hike. Click here for more information.
Carpooling is encouraged and may be available if offered by a driver. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation or ride share, carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants. Arrive a few minutes early for briefing before departure.
Weather policy: inclement weather cancels.
Registration for this event is limited to Great Outdoors members. To sign up as a member, click here
Pets: no pets allowed
Event contact: Thomas W. (email)
Health Problems/allergies: Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete this hike.
Cancellations: If you cannot make a hike for which you have registered please cancel as soon as possible as others may be on the waitlist; last minute cancellation often means those on the waitlist don't receive the notice that they can go and/can't change their plans in time to be there. You may cancel directly from your profile settings or notify the hike leader at the email above.
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